Branch Accountant - Malawi

Academic Qualifications and Competencies:

• Bachelor of Accountancy Degree, ACCA Qualification an added advantage
• At least 3 years’ experience in reporting and business performance analysis roles
• Strong account analysis/reconciliations background
• Technically a sound professional in Finances and Control
• Good Debt collection experience
• Previous experience in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) preferable
• Good Computer skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide support to the business in planning and performance measurement processes for the business units – through budget preparations and monthly or other periodic reporting
• Maintain general ledger, including preparing journal entries, coding invoices, accounts analysis and reconciliations, closing books monthly, setting up new accounts.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports, including preparing balance sheet account analysis/reconciliations, income statement analysis, report on changes in financial position/budget variances.
• Maintain fixed assets register and other similar records
• Timely collection of debtor balances: Implementing credit policy through timely collection of debtors, resolving client queries and reporting thereon
• Preparation and submission of all Statutory and other Compliance forms and reports with government agencies e.g. TEVET Levy, VAT, PAYE, WHT, FBT etc.
• Assist external auditors at year-end including preparation of schedules, invoices, and explaining supporting materials and procedures.
• Preparing/analyzing specific business management tools for all depts.Skills and Attributes:
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ready to go the extra mile
• Team player with good communication
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Leadership qualities
• Compliance and good governance orientated
• Ability to identify problems and implement a solution-based action plan
• Disciplined, pro-active and flexible.General:It should be noted that the above list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive and that your Line Manager is entitled to instruct you at any time to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which fall reasonably within the ambit of the job description, or in accordance with operational requirements.Organizational Position:Reports to: Country Manager - MalawiReporting lines are subject to change, and such change is at the sole discretion of the Company in line with operational requirements.